Why does Google get so much credit in the technology industry? Why, despite the company's many obvious failings, do many geeks and enthusiasts still hold a somewhat positive view on the all-knowing technology giant? A specific talk at Google I/O this week provides the answer.

I can't subscribe to RSS in G+, can I? So it's not a superior product, it's a competing incompatible product, and the one which gives Google more control while at it. You can deny it all you want, but people at Google making this decision are well aware they are harming RSS.